Patriotic Washi Tape Flower Wreath

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With May coming to a close, it's time to pull down the spring/Easter wreath and go with something a little more summery. I wanted something for my door that was subtly patriotic that I could keep up from Memorial Day through July 4th (or even longer) without getting too many strange looks from the neighbors. I felt that some red and blue flowers would make my door decoration patriotic without being over the top.

Could you tell that the flowers decorating this "wreath" are made from just washi tape and drinking straws? Hard to believe, right?

Take a piece of washi and turn it over on itself. Tear off the flattened loop plus a little extra and place it on the straw, like so.

Then place another on the opposite side of the straw.

Then do two more at 90 degrees to the first two.

Snip the corners of the "petals" so that they look rounded. Keep adding layers of petals until you like the look. To complete the wreath, place washi tape on two of the wooden craft boards.

Then layer the other two boards underneath the first two. Then place a contrasting washi tape on top of them, so that the first boards are kind of like the meat in a sandwich, with the tape and the second two boards as bread. This holds it all together. If your washi isn't holding as well as you like, you can always use hot glue as insurance.

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I would never have thought to use washi tape like this. What a great idea! I need to try those flowers...I've seen some cute washi tape patterns that I love, but didn't know how to use them. I definitely want to be decorate for the holidays this way! So glad I was able to get your card at the conference!dancingwithashley.blogspot.com

I love this, it is so cute and festive and looks like even I could do it lol. I have not tried anything with washi yet but I have been itching to!

I stopped by from the Sunday Showcase Party and would love to have you come visit my project if you get a chance! Happy Monday! http://domesticdeficitdisorder.blogspot.com/2013/06/my-500th-post-string-table-topper.html

I voted for your wreath in the One Artsy Mama contest and was shocked you didn't move on to the next round. I thought using washi tape to make the flowers was such a great idea. Glad to have found you through Lil Luna linky party. Cute wreath!!

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